Set of 3 pre-Columbian Tairona beads from Colombia 12x8mm, 9x9mm and 6x12mm All show have conical holes showing evidence of drilling by hand
Tairona thrived in Colombia between 250 BC and 1600 AD when they began fighting the Spanish conquerors.
The Tairona are mostly famous for their goldsmithing, but they also worked with stones, clear quartz, carnelian and even emeralds
The Ancient glass collection is becoming the Ancient Glass and Stone collection because it's easier to find ancient beads in this small collection than in the huge Gemstone Collection.
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.
